Ganesha's Sweet Tooth
By Emily Haynes and Sanjay Patel
I recently heard about and requested Ganesha's Sweet Tooth from our local library. The book takes a playful look at how Ganesha agreed to become the scribe of the Mahabharata. The story mixes in some Indian words (laddoos) with descriptions of a sweet as a "Super Jaw Breaker." The pictures are distinct and cleanly colorful. The language is funny and light-hearted. It's a quick read for GG, a seven year old, but it's a nice way for a kid to learn how Vyasa and Ganesha decided to record the Mahabharata. One of the authors, Sanjay Patel, also wrote The Little Book of Hindu Deities which we added to our collection a few years ago. The illustration style in both books is very similar. This would be a great gift for a toddler or preschool aged kid.
By Emily Haynes and Sanjay Patel
I recently heard about and requested Ganesha's Sweet Tooth from our local library. The book takes a playful look at how Ganesha agreed to become the scribe of the Mahabharata. The story mixes in some Indian words (laddoos) with descriptions of a sweet as a "Super Jaw Breaker." The pictures are distinct and cleanly colorful. The language is funny and light-hearted. It's a quick read for GG, a seven year old, but it's a nice way for a kid to learn how Vyasa and Ganesha decided to record the Mahabharata. One of the authors, Sanjay Patel, also wrote The Little Book of Hindu Deities which we added to our collection a few years ago. The illustration style in both books is very similar. This would be a great gift for a toddler or preschool aged kid.
